Which term refers to the wide differences between human cultures?

Which term refers to the wide differences between human cultures?

• A. Diversity
• B. Culture
• C. Norms
• D. Ethnicity

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is cultural diversity. It describes the wide differences across human cultures—the variety in beliefs, languages, foods, religions, values, and everyday practices found around the world. This term focuses on how cultures differ from one another rather than what a single group shares.

To contrast briefly: culture is the shared way of life within a particular group, including practices and beliefs; norms are the expected rules of behavior within a culture; ethnicity refers to a social group defined by shared ancestry and cultural traits. Diversity captures the broad differences between these groups, which is why it best fits the question.